And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, Contents This chapter relates to us the evil effects of sin, and the sure consequences which follow; the wages of which, is, and must be, death. The abounding iniquity of mankind, and God's... [ Continue Reading ]
That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. The increase of mankind is, in itself a blessing. Genesis 1:28. But see Proverbs 29:16 Observe the different expressions: sons of God, and daughters of men. If you turn to Genesis 4:... [ Continue Reading ]
And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. An awful scripture! Read, in confirmation of it, Ezekiel 16:42, compare both with Hosea 4:17. and then remark, that when the Lord ceases to correct, destructi... [ Continue Reading ]
And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Reader! pause over this verse, and read it twice before you dismiss it once. When you have duly attended to it, look within, and see whether your own cas... [ Continue Reading ]
And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. By this expression, cannot be meant any change in the mind of God, but only a change in the circumstances of his providence towards men, according to their conduct. See 1 Samuel 15:11; Malachi 3:6; Numbers... [ Continue Reading ]
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. Proverbs 8:35. Is not Noah, in this instance, a type of the blessed Jesus? And is not the finding of Him the grace and favour here spoken of? John 1:43. Also, to find grace, implies God's gift of grace. Psalms 84:11; Exodus 33:12... [ Continue Reading ]
These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. Is not a just man, in scripture language, a justified man, in the righteousness of God our Saviour? And is not this what is meant, in that expression concerning Noah, where it is said, th... [ Continue Reading ]
And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Observe how God makes Noah acquainted with his designs. Psalms 25:14; Genesis 18:17.... [ Continue Reading ]
But with thee will I establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and thy wife, and thy sons' wives with thee. Sweet promise! Is not Noah, here again, a type of the blessed Jesus? Doubtless, it was with Jesus the covenant was made, and therefore, with Noah, as his ty... [ Continue Reading ]
Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he. Faith in God's word, joined to a dependence on God's promises, in Christ, will ever induce holy obedience. Romans 4:20 REFLECTIONS WHAT dreadful consequences of the guilt related in this chapter, soon followed ungracious and unholy... [ Continue Reading ]